Acronyms Exercise

Acronyms

IT stands for information technology. It refers to anything related to computing technology, such as networking, hardware, software, the Internet, or the people that work with these technologies. We live in the "information age," information technology has become a part of our everyday lives. That means the term "IT," already highly overused, is here to stay. reference://techterms.com/definition/it

ICT stands for Information Communications Technology. ICT refers to technologies that provide access to information through telecommunications. It is similar to informantion technology (IT), but focuses primarily on communication technologies. This includes the internet, wireless networks, cell phones, and other communication mediums. reference://techterms.com/definition/it

CAI stands for computer-assisted instruction or computer-aided instruction. CAI is a teaching process that uses a computer in the presentation of instructional materials, often in a way that requires the student to interact with it. CAI; instructional activities that use a computer as the primary vehicle for teaching content or processes rather than one-to-one interaction with a student. the CAL programs for individual learners. The term most often refers to drill and practice, tutorial, or simulation exercises used as stand alone instruction or as supplementary materials.   reference: http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/computer-assisted+instruction

CALL stands for computer assisted language learning. Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) is often perceived, somewhat narrowly, as an approach to language teaching and learning in which the computer is used as an aid to the presentation, reinforcement and assessment of material to be learned, usually including a substantial interactive element. Levy (1997:1) defines CALL more succinctly and more broadly as "the search for and study of applications of the computer in language teaching and learning". reference: https://www.llas.ac.uk/resources/gpg/61

WBI stands for Web based instruction. WBI is a web-based, web-based instructional program that offers multidimensional multimedia lessons in all subjects or it just offers some information for teaching purposes. Also take advantage of the features Communication in the Internet, such as E-mail and chat with text and audio, is used to achieve efficiency. reference: http://www.learner.org/workshops/teachreading35/session6/index.html

CBI stands for Computer Based Instruction. CBI is the use of computers as the basis for lessons. Such learning may take place at an educational institution, a libraly, a workplace, or the home. Computer resources help at any educational level to better convey information, and allows students to proceed at a learning rate they are comfortable with. These methods usually make extensive use of graphics, and often allow one-click access to the Internet for yet more information. reference: http://www.dictionaryofengineering.com/definition/computer-based-instruction.html

CMC stands for Computer Mediated Communication. CMC is a process in which human data interaction occurs through one or more networked telecommunication systems.  A CMC interaction occurs through various types of networking technology and software, including email, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), instant messaging (IM), Usenet and mailing list servers. CMC technology saves time and money in IT organizations by facilitating the use of all communication formats. CMC is divided into synchronous and asynchronous modes: 

- In synchronous communication, all participants are online simultaneously. 

- In asynchronous communication there are time constraints on 

communication messages and responses, as with emails. 

CMC features include conversation record ability, formal communication, and user identity anonymity, depending on software type - such as IM. However, CMC user statement interpretation may be difficult due to the absence of verbal communication. reference:  www.techopedia.com/definition/392/computer-mediated-communication-cmc

TELL stands for Teaching English Language Learners.It is the English teaching for  English learners by bilingual education and expertise, then check out the best teaching strategies, supporting the development of the knowledge of students who are learning English as a second language. You will learn how to create a student's language and background experience and how to create a classroom environment that promotes student’s learning. reference:  http://nootaa.blogspot.com/2012/08/acronyms-related-to-computer-technology.html

MUD stands for Multiple User Dialogue. MUD is a computer program that users can visit and explore. Each user takes control of a person's computer character. You can walk around chatting with other characters, explore dangerous monsters, solve puzzles, and even create your very own room. Description and Item You can still get lost or confused if you jump right in to make sure to read this document before you start.

reference:  http://www.sdmud.com/about/muds/

MOO stands for MUD Object Oriented. MOO refers to the system of communication that is Synchronous users can interact with each other by typing the text. Choose a room or place to talk. The conversation must be in a place called the same room. reference: http://senarak.tripod.com/mudmoo.html